| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $178.69 | 5.329% | $188.2124 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.77 | 7.585% | $218.1501 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.42 | 5.238% | $195.1323 | $195.13 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.46 | 3.109% | $173.6974 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.68 | 11.617% | $102.3305 | $102.33 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.86 | 6.741% | $186.6473 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.43 | 9.563% | $273.283 | $273.28 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.31 | $1,337.4530 | $1,337.45 | $1,337.50 | $1,337.40 | |